Nubia Z50S Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 228g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Redmi Note 15 Special by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.